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10 Rock and Metal Songs for Your Fourth of July BBQ

This Fourth of July is upon us, and considering what a crazy year 2020 has been, this is a Fourth like we’ve never seen before. Let’s hope everyone stays healthy…

(Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

(Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

This Fourth of July is upon us, and considering what a crazy year 2020 has been, this is a Fourth like we've never seen before. Let's hope everyone stays healthy and happy as we celebrate Independence Day.

If you're looking for some tunes to crank during your Fourth of July barbecue, we suggest the WRIF, of course, as well as these Independence Day-appropriate rock and metal songs.

From Soundgarden to Bruce Springsteen, here are some crucial Independence Day tracks for your playlist!

Rob Zombie, "We're An American Band"

Rage Against the Machine, “Freedom”

Five Finger Death Punch, "Wrong Side of Heaven"

Otherwise, "Soldiers"

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "American Girl"

Soundgarden, “4th of July”

Bruce Springsteen, "Born In The U.S.A"

John Mellencamp, "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A."

Kiss, "Rockin' in the U.S.A."

Metallica - “Don't Tread on Me”

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.